This week, Alec wraps up the Unwavering Faith series with a powerful look at the life of Job - and what it teaches us about suffering, faithfulness, and the mystery of God’s plans. Through Job’s heartbreak, his friends’ accusations, and God’s thunderous response from the whirlwind, we learn that even when we don’t understand the “why,” God is still just, still sovereign, and still working all things together for good. If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, doubt, or the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, this episode will help you see the bigger picture and hold on to faith that never wavers.

This week, Pastor David walks through the powerful story of Passover and shows how every detail points to Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God. Just as the Israelites were helpless slaves in Egypt, humanity is helpless under the weight of sin - until the blood of the Lamb is applied. Through Exodus 12, Matthew 26, and the New Testament, we see that salvation doesn’t come by effort, goodness, or religious rituals. It comes through one thing alone: the blood of Jesus. His sacrifice sets us free, breaks our chains, and gives us new life as sons and daughters of God.

1. “Slaves in Need of Rescue” (Exodus 1:6–14)

- Israel’s physical slavery represents our spiritual slavery to sin.

- We cannot free ourselves; sin is a merciless taskmaster.

- God hears the cries of His people and moves toward rescue.

2. “The Lamb Without Defect” (Exodus 12:1–6)

- God required a spotless lamb as the substitute for every household.

- Something had to die: either a son or a lamb.

- The lamb’s perfection pointed ahead to Jesus, the true spotless Lamb.

3. “When I See the Blood” (Exodus 12:7–13, 23)

- The blood on the doorposts was the only thing that saved them.

- Pedigree, morality, effort, or heritage couldn’t stop judgment - only the blood.

- Salvation required personal obedience: each family had to apply the blood themselves.

4. “The Passover Points to Jesus” (Matthew 26:17–28; John 1:29)

- At the Last Supper, Jesus reveals He is the true Passover Lamb.

- He offers His body and blood as the new covenant for the forgiveness of sins.

- John the Baptist announces Him as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

5. “The Ransom Paid for Our Freedom” (1 Peter 1:18–19; Hebrews 9:12–14)

- We were ransomed not with silver or gold but with Christ’s precious blood.

- His sacrifice was once for all - complete and eternal.

- The blood of Jesus purifies our conscience and gives us access to worship God.

6. “Adopted Into the Family” (Galatians 4:5–6)

- The blood doesn’t just free us; it adopts us.

- We become sons and daughters who cry, “Abba, Father.”

- Our identity is forever changed because of the sacrifice of Christ.

7. “The Blood Still Speaks” (Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 9:22; Colossians 1:19–20)

- Life is in the blood, and Jesus’ blood makes peace between us and God.

- Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.

- The blood of Christ is still enough - still powerful - still saving.

This week, Pastor David preaches from Matthew 7 and James 2, reminding us that genuine faith is revealed through the fruit of our lives. We can say all the right things, but if our lives don’t reflect the love and character of Christ, something’s missing. True disciples don’t just talk about faith; they live it out through obedience, compassion, and surrender. This message challenges us to examine the fruit in our lives and stay rooted in Christ, the true Vine.

1. “You’ll Know Them by Their Fruit” (Matthew 7:15–20)

- Jesus warns about false prophets who look right but live wrong.

- You can recognize true faith by consistent, godly fruit.

- What we produce reveals who we’re really following.

2. “Faith Without Works Is Dead” (James 2:14–20)

- Real faith always produces action.

- Words without obedience are empty.

- Faith and works work together to show a living relationship with Jesus.

3. “Faith Proven Through Obedience” (James 2:21–26)

- Abraham and Rahab’s obedience revealed their genuine faith.

- Faith isn’t proven in comfort; it’s revealed in costly obedience.

- God calls us to trust Him enough to act on what we believe.

4. “Abide and Bear Fruit” (John 15:1–9)

- Jesus is the true Vine; we are the branches.

- Remaining in Christ is the only way to produce lasting fruit.

- Apart from Him, we can do nothing.

5. “The Fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:19–25)

- The flesh produces chaos; the Spirit produces Christlike character.

- The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

- Stay in step with the Spirit, and let His fruit define your life.